The way trump is going on defence deals looks like he will shove 54-72 F35 down under IAF ass and we will gladly take it which will definitely kill one or other MK1A MK2 or AMCA in numbers. Su 30s will be upgraded and will stay beyond 2040 (like mig21 now)
yes...42 squads estimated near 1990-2000 (if i m not wrong). but drones didnt replace aircraft role, but addition in air force. so its not make sense that drones nd sam system make ur airforce to induct lesser fighter aircrafts. now most defense exfart42 squadron was sanctioned way back before drones became major part of airforce worldwide. You contradicted yourelf Tejas is much more capable than Mig21 then AMCA is also much more capable than Su 30 so no need to replace by 4.5 gen jets
(which i listened) suggested to hv near 54 squadron of aircraft in two front war case. coz now pakistan nd china capabilities improved far much in 2000. now pakistan is much more closer in capabilities to IAF comapre to 2000.
IIRC aerospace manufacturers have reported supply chain issues for some time. They are not restricted to GE.
Let's say our 5th gen aircraft costs 80k$ per hour of operation (in 2040s) x250 hours = 20M$ x 400 = 8B $ only. Operation cost is not a big deal but availability rate is.
its not the PAF that worries IA - it would be Cheen - its got way too much quality and qunatity at this point and the divergence is stark. for now we concentrate on being enough of hindrance to not be poked at.yes...42 squads estimated near 1990-2000 (if i m not wrong). but drones didnt replace aircraft role, but addition in air force. so its not make sense that drones nd sam system make ur airforce to induct lesser fighter aircrafts. now most defense exfart
It's just wolfpack being silly as ever. He likes the hype.
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One of my pet peeves about the LCA Tejas program. 10+ years late.
This was one of the things that the chief was alluding to at AI-25. It was fitted on the Mk1As, but not yet certified. Well it's done now.
I hope Mk1s are retrofitted ASAP.
Finally, will somebody look at the low hanging fruit of the drop tanks. Especially, the subsonic drop tanks. 11% more fuel at almost no drag penalty is not a joke.
You can read my detailed article here:
Tracking The Tejas: The Design Evolution Of An Indian Fighter Part-I | Delhi Defence Review
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Essentially, an Mk1A with two 1320 drop tanks will have the same range as endurance as the one with 3 drop tanks now, opening up the center pylon for ordnances.
The number of hardpoints on a light fighter is extremely limited and every effort must be made to maximize usage.
If it can hold a drop tank it can hold a air to air missile.
Tanks are thicc. As per my guestimate plenty of clearance available despite jugad launcher.
Hal had published some hard point data of Tejas where they depicted astra mk3 SFDR under belly.
A2a Missiles are much smaller in dia compared drop tanks.
Suspense of Mk1A production. IIRC Boeing had the same problem with 737MAX when it was grounded. They kept producing and storing production but eventually had to stop. For HAL it is much more serious - the aircraft would need resigning, testing and certification before any frames could be delivered.
For that they are using existing spare engines.
Still waiting for a 'high powered committee' to look into urgent acquisition of FTB and massive funding for Kaveri ! Should it not be obvious to these chumps that without an engine no committee will solve the problem, or even if solved for now , in the future it will rear its ugly head again ? (Bangs head in frustration)Defence ministry forms high-level panel to boost indigenous light fighter jet production
Defence ministry forms high-level panel to boost indigenous light fighter jet production
The defence ministry has formed a committee led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to enhance production of indigenous LCA jets and increase private sector involvement. Currently, HAL manufactures the jets, but delays have occurred due to supply issues. Private companies may be involved in...economictimes.indiatimes.com
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